Berlin Creative Tech Summit 2026

The annual summit from IHK Berlin, Berlin Partner and visitBerlin, this year themed "Hidden Champions of Berlin's Innovation Ecosystem", in the main auditorium of the IHK on Fasanenstraße on 20 November.

Three blocks of short talks and startup pitches (10:15, 12:40 and 14:40) are mixed with an exhibition of research projects and products from the region. Topics run from AI and cybersecurity to games and immersive tech, DLT/Web3, robotics, MusicTech and wearables. Registration opens at 9:15, lunch is at 11:40, and there are networking breaks throughout. The pitch line-up is still to be announced.

Why go: the quickest way to meet Berlin's creative-tech and hardware-adjacent startups alongside the city's economic development people. Best for founders and investors looking beyond pure software, and for anyone who wants introductions to Berlin Partner and the IHK network.